1997 Chevy Lumina Problems
Problems with the 1997 Chevy Lumina have led to safety recalls by General Motors and consumer complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Issues range from engine trouble to difficulties with power steering.
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Steering
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Power steering problems in the 1997 Chevy Lumina resulted in a safety recall in 2003. A manufacturing mistake in the lower pinion bearings may allow the ball bearings to fall out, which may lead the driver to have to exert extra force when trying to turn the wheel. In some cases, turning left may be nearly impossible.
Fuel System
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A manufacturing defect in certain aftermarket Delphi fuel pressure regulators used in select 1997 Chevrolet Lumina vehicles may cause a fuel leak that could lead to a fire. These filters were recalled in 2007.
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Transmission
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Various 1997 Lumina transmission problems have been reported by consumers to the NHTSA and addressed in Technical Service Bulletins by the manufacturer. These include transmission oil leaks, slipping and erratic/intermittent shifting, and going out of drive and into neutral. Edmunds.com reports that occasional problems with this vehicle's TCC (torque converter clutch) regulator valve may "feel like an engine miss while driving between 40 and 60 mph." As of 2010, no recalls have resulted from these problems.
Engine
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Engine problems in the 1997 Chevy Lumina, as addressed by Technical Service Bulletins, include problems with rough idling and intermittent misfires. Consumers have reported to the NHTSA problems with engine mounts falling out and coolant from the manifold leaking into the engine. No recalls have resulted from these issues, as of 2010.
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